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The House of Representatives has passed the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act by a vote of 302 to 123.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms and straight-line winds in Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe until February 2, 2026.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2026 Form W-4P, Withholding Certificate for Periodic Pension or Annuity Payments. Form W-4P is used to withhold federal income tax from periodic retirement plan and IRA payments. Periodic payments are installment payments taken at regular intervals over a period of more than one year.

Effective December 10, 2025, the prime interest rate was lowered from 7.00 percent to 6.75 percent.

Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have introduced the Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act.

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-VA) and Glenn Thompson (R-PA) have introduced bi-cameral legislation, the Emergency Savings Enhancement Act.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a draft Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s), and accompanying draft Instructions.

The Internal Revenue Service has released 2025 draft Instructions for Form 8606, Nondeductible IRAs.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted 2025 Form 5329, Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (Including IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored Accounts.

Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced H.R. 6084, the ERISA Litigation Reform Act. In a press release, Congressman Fine emphasized that this legislation strengthens retirement plan governance, reduces unnecessary legal costs, and protects the millions of workers who rely on employer-sponsored plans for their financial future.